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A pivotal point of the discussion centers around starting a production line set to launch next year in California. This move is crucial for developing a traditional pilot manufacturing setup close to engineering teams, allowing real-time validation of product designs. The aim is to start small, producing a handful of robots in an initial phase, with the ambition to evolve into higher manufacturing volumes as the product matures.
While seemingly straightforward on paper, the complexities of efficiently manufacturing thousands of reliable robots present unique challenges. Learning from the cell phone industry, which achieves billions in production yet remains simpler than automotive manufacturing, hints at the potential pathways for overcoming these hurdles.